For too long, many of us have dimmed our light to fit into spaces that were never meant to contain us. We learned to be “good,” to be quiet, to take up less space.
The Signs of a Tamed Spirit
The signs of a tamed spirit are subtle but profound:
- Constantly seeking approval before making decisions
- Apologizing for taking up space or having needs
- Hiding your true thoughts and feelings to keep peace
- Putting everyone else’s needs before your own
- Fear of being “too much” or “not enough”
- Feeling powerless
- Lacking confidence in your decisions
- Feeling “stuck” or “too late”
- Unshakeable regret or self-blame about past experiences
- Thinking you don’t belong or haven’t “earned” your blessings
- Experiencing guilt for our true feelings
- Discontent with being alone
The Cost of Being Tame
When you tame yourself, you sacrifice more than just your authentic expression. You give up your natural intuition and inner wisdom, creative energy and spontaneity, ability to set healthy boundaries, and connection to your true desires and dreams.
You suppress the expression of your true and highest self.
The Journey to Becoming Rewilded
The word “wild” often gets a bad rap. It is mostly used as a pejorative such as “wild animal” or “wild child” to describe something out of control, dangerous, and potentially destructive. But, the original term simply meant “natural”.
That is how a woman who has reclaimed her wild spirit feels: natural, intuitively aligned to her body and true self, comfortable and connected with who she is, and able to tap into all of her true potential whenever she desires.
It’s about remembering that you were meant to:
- Expand and adapt
- Trust your intuition
- Express your unique voice
- Take up space unapologetically
- Explore your creativity authentically
How to Reclaim Your Wild Spirit
START WITH SELF-RECOGNITION
Begin by acknowledging the ways you’ve tamed yourself. Notice when you shrink, when you silence yourself, and when you choose safety over authenticity. Before you can change any feeling or way of showing up, you must notice it.
PRACTICE THE ART OF SAYING NO
Learn to say no to what doesn’t align with your truth. Every “no” to others is a “yes” to yourself.
HONOR YOUR INTUITION
Start small – listen to the quiet whispers of your inner knowing. What does your body tell you? What does your heart want?
CREATE SPACE FOR EXPRESSION
Find safe spaces to practice being more of yourself. Start a journal, join a supportive community, or create art – anything that allows your true self to emerge.
WITNESS YOUR WOUNDS + WORDS
One of the hardest challenges to overcoming trauma wounds is being able to say it out loud. To admit your truth to yourself and in safe spaces is the first step to recovery. After all, you cannot heal what you cannot witness.
Living A Rewilded Life
As you step into your rewilded nature, you’ll notice:
– A deeper trust in your own judgment
– More energy and creativity
– Stronger, more authentic relationships
– A sense of peace with who you truly are
Remember: You were never meant to be tamed. You were meant to be wild, free, and fully expressed in your truth.
Your journey to rewilding is not about becoming someone new — it’s about returning to who you’ve always been. It’s about remembering that like the ocean, you can be both powerful and gentle, fierce and nurturing. You contain multitudes, and every part of you deserves to be expressed.
